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How to get fromKochi to Talaimannarby plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Talaimannar by plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannarcar car
    6h 58m
    Rs 57,724–133,401

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    20h 27m
    Rs 33,398–43,498

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    21h 16m

  4. Fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    8h 48m
    Rs 62,224–185,401

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,580Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Talaimannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Talaimannar. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ernakulam Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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